Silicon is used in the manufacturing of glass and semiconductors. It is a key element in the manufacturing of today's electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, ..... It is commonly found in natural materials like clay, granite, quartz and sand.
Silicon has many different properties. It has properties of both metals and nonmetals . This has resulted in it being one of the main materials used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices like computer chips and transistors.
Silicon is a Solid.
Silicon is a metalloid.
Silicon was discovered by Jons Berzelius in 1823
Silicon is used in the manufacturing of glass and semiconductors. It is a key element in the manufacturing of today's electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, ..... It is commonly found in natural materials like clay, granite, quartz and sand.
Silicon has many different properties. It has properties of both metals and nonmetals . This has resulted in it being one of the main materials used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices like computer chips and transistors.
References:
http://chemicalelements.com/elements/si.html
by Albert E.